Dusan Tadic breaks Lionel Messi’s record for the most assists in a calendar year

Ajax star Dusan Tadic has broken Lionel Messi’s record for the most assists in a calendar year.

Messi set the record of 36 assists in 2011 when he was playing for Barcelona and his feat remained unmatched for a decade.

However, it has now been surpassed by Tadic, with the International Champions Cup stating that the Serbia international has got 37 assists this year.

This one flew under the radar… 😯

Tadic has broken Messi's record for most assists in a calendar year 🔝 pic.twitter.com/cn03BljIcb

— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) December 17, 2021

There is still a chance that Tadic could extend his record further, with Ajax having two more games remaining in 2021 – away to Feyenoord and at home to Fortuna Sittard.

Tadic, who was previously at Southampton, has enjoyed a hugely impressive 2021 as he helped Ajax to win the double as well as being crowned the Dutch footballer of the year.

Despite being 33 years old, Tadic isn’t showing any signs of slowing down and has contributed eleven assists in the Eredivisie so far this campaign.

Source : Daily Mail